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RC04 GPC

2004 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,294 mi
Last recorded148,294 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano102,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRC04 GPC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2023 148,294 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lense opaque (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected trailing arm forward mounting (nothing left) rotted away (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

parking brake light stays on

rear discs corroded

rear pads low

Pass 13 Jul 2022 143,539 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 143,538 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailbox missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury door pillar (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 137,207 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 1 Jul 2021 137,207 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 30 Jun 2020 133,679 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 129,559 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 129,559 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2018 122,912 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 115,989 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 110,964 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 110,964 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 102,941 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 96,332 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 91,025 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 85,279 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 76,456 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside wiper blade starting to deteriate.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Jun 2011 76,456 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside wiper blade starting to deteriate.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 67,776 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 63,640 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 61,150 miles

three child seats fitted in rear of vehicle unable to carry out full inspection of seat belts

Pass 9 Nov 2007 57,373 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 57,042 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 57,042 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 52,916 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 42,518 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 34,723 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 34,723 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Viano?

Based on 134,814 MOT tests across 8,421 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
9,441
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
8,421
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,410
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,125
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,075
Registration plate lamp not working 999
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 884
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RC04 GPC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 102,610 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Viano fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,410 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RC04 GPC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Viano typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Viano is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RC04 GPC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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